Herbarium No.
PF 135
Scientific Name
PAPAVEROIDEAE
Common Name
Poppy
Type
Brooch
Place
Made in Vienna
Date
Around 1930
Collected by
Marked B&S
Material
750/1000 gold 18 ct Chalcedony, Onyx, Nephrite 3,4 mm brilliant cut diamond and 7 singlecut diamonds
Size
75,5 x 35,8 mm
Total Weight
14,5 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
Due to the sleep-inducing properties of certain types of poppies, the poppy has been the symbol of everlasting sleep since ancient times. After the Second Battle of Ypres, the flower with her blood red leaves and black heart became a symbol for the fallen soldiers.
November 11th is Remembrance Day, also called Poppy Day. In the countries of the Commonwealth, it is the day to commemorate the end of World War I and all wars and armed conflicts since.
Link about wearing the poppy symbol.